WHO Africa Director-Elect Dr. Faustine Ndugulile Dies in India
Tanzania Mourns the Loss of Accomplished Public Health Leader DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (BG) - Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, the newly...
Development & Impact
Development & Impact focuses on initiatives, projects and solutions improving lives across Africa. This section covers health, education, agriculture, infrastructure, climate resilience, capacity building, social development, community transformation and the work of institutions advancing inclusive progress.
African Countires Launch Committee to Eliminate Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B
WHO Pledges Support as Countries Strengthen Maternal and Child Health Efforts BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo (BG) – With support from...
Ethiopia, UNDP Launch ManuTech Hub to Boost Africa’s Innovation in Manufacturing Sector
UNDP-led initiative aims to accelerate startups transforming the manufacturing sector ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (BG) - The United Nations Development Programme...
Africa CDC Praises U.S. for Lifting Travel Health Notice on Rwanda
Action Highlights Rwanda’s Leadership and Africa CDC’s Rapid Response ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (BG) - The Africa Centres for Disease Control...
Africa’s Green Transition Hinges on Policy Certainty and Investment
Hanan Morsy emphasizes transforming challenges into opportunities at AEC 2024 high-level dialogue GABORONE, Botswana (BG) - Africa’s immense potential to...
Africa Tech Forum 2024 Tackles Innovation, Investment Across Africa
Keynote and Panels Address AI, Crypto, Financial Inclusion, and Venture Capital KIGALI, Rwanda (BG) - The Africa Tech Forum 2024...
Congo Accelerates Fight Against Onchocerciasis, Lymphatic Filariasis
Mass drug administration targets over 1.8 million residents in 10 districts. BRAZAVILLE, The Republic of Congo (BG) - The Republic...
Urgent Call for Action to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance in Africa
WHO African Region emphasizes the need for accelerated efforts to avert millions of deaths by 2050. BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo...
Stepping Up Response to Curb Infectious Diseases in Nigeria
WHO Africa Region and Nigerian health authorities intensify efforts to combat Lassa fever outbreaks ABUJA, Nigeria (BG) -The World Health...
WFP Launches Emergency Aid for 400,000 Flood-Affected People in Cameroon
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (BG) – Severe flooding has disrupted lives in Cameroon, impacting over 400,000 people, as the nation also grapples...
Nairobi 2029 Puts Africa at the Heart of World Athletics
Kenya will host the World Athletics Championships in 2029, bringing the sport’s premier global event to Africa for the first...
Cameroonian Scholar Richard Munang Takes Helm of UN University Institute in Africa
Dr. Munang takes charge of UNU-INRA in Accra, bringing years of experience in climate action, environmental governance and sustainable development.
Can Bank Listings Finally Deepen Central Africa’s Thin Capital Markets?
BEAC wants a five-year roadmap to bring more financial institutions to BVMAC, testing whether new listings can add depth, disclosure...
A Work Should Not Leave Africa Without Its History Traveling With It
African artists entering global markets need to document their work, understand gallery relationships and protect the history that travels with...